Showing posts with label NHL Hockey. Show all posts
Showing posts with label NHL Hockey. Show all posts

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Stanley Cup Finals

I told you there would be a quick turnaround. Game 1 is this Saturday night at 8:00. That's the deadline.

Pick the winner (2pts) and number of games (2pt bonus).

Detroit Red Wings vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

Actual Result: Penguins 4-3
Predictions:
Carmen: Penguins 4-2
(2pts)
Jeff: Penguins 4-2 (2pts)
Kubatski: Red Wings 4-3 (0pts)
Kubatski Sr: Red Wings 4-2 (0pts)
Marty: Red Wings 4-3 (0pts)
McClain: NONE (-1pt)
Murray: Red Wings 4-3 (0pts)
Paulie: Red Wings 4-2 (0pts)
Princess G: Penguins 4-3 (4pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Penguins 4-2 (2pts)
Ryan G: NONE (-1pt)
Scott: Red Wings 4-2 (0pts)
Wade: NONE (-1pt)
Wild Bill: Penguins 4-2 (2pts)


Proposition Bets:

Who will score the first goal of the finals? (3 points)

Actual Result: Brad Stuart
Predictions:
Carmen: Crosby
(0pts)
Jeff: Crosby (0pts)
Kubatski: Cleary (0pts)
Kubatski Sr: Holmstrom (0pts)
Marty: Malkin (0pts)
McClain: NONE
Murray: Zetterburg (0pts)
Paulie: Malkin (0pts)
Princess G: Crosby (0pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Malkin (0pts)
Ryan G: NONE
Scott: Malkin (0pts)
Wade: NONE
Wild Bill: Malkin (0pts)

Who will be points leader for the finals? (3 points)

Actual Result: Evgeni Malkin - 8 points
Predictions:
Carmen: Malkin
(3pts)
Jeff: Crosby (0pts)
Kubatski: Zetterburg (0pts)
Kubatski Sr: Zetterburg (0pts)
Marty: Crosby (0pts)
McClain: NONE
Murray: Cleary
(0pts)
Paulie: Crosby (0pts)
Princess G: Malkin (3pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Malkin (3pts)
Ryan G: NONE
Scott: Malkin (3pts)
Wade: NONE
Wild Bill: Crosby (0pts)


Who will have a higher save percentage, Chris Osgood or Marc-Andre Fleury? (2 points)

Actual Result: Osgood - .930
Predictions:
Carmen: Fleury
(0pts)
Jeff: Fleury (0pts)
Kubatski: Osgood (2pts)
Kubatski Sr: Osgood (2pts)
Marty: Osgood (2pts)
McClain: NONE
Murray: Fleury
(0pts)
Paulie: Fleury (0pts)
Princess G: Fleury (0pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Fleury (0pts)
Ryan G: NONE
Scott: Osgood
(2pts)
Wade: NONE
Wild Bill: Fleury
(0pts)


What player will spend the most time in the penalty box? (2 points)

Actual Result: Evgeni Malkin - 29 minutes
Predictions:
Carmen: Letang
(0pts)
Jeff: Kronwall (0pts)
Kubatski: Letang (0pts)
Kubatski Sr: Letang (0pts)
Marty: Homstrom (0pts)
McClain: NONE
Murray: Holmstrom
(0pts)
Paulie: Letang (0pts)
Princess G: Letang (0pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Letang (0pts)
Ryan G: NONE
Scott: Holmstrom
(0pts)
Wade: NONE
Wild Bill: Ericsson
(0pts)


Over/Under 1.5 octopi will be thrown on the ice by Wings fans in Pittsburgh. (2 points)

Actual Result: ***Thanks to NBC and Versus not showing the octopi at either arena I have no idea how many actually hit the ice. I will not be scoring this prediction.***
Predictions:
Carmen: Over

Jeff: Over
Kubatski: Over
Kubatski Sr: Over
Marty: Under
McClain: NONE
Murray: Over

Paulie: Over
Princess G: Under
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Over
Ryan G: NONE
Scott: Over

Wade: NONE
Wild Bill: Over

Friday, May 15, 2009

NHL Playoffs (Conference Finals)

You know the deal by now. The first game starts Sunday at 3:00.

Eastern Conference Finals

(4) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (6) Carolina Hurricanes

Actual Result: Penguins 4-0
Predictions:
Carmen: Penguins 4-2 (2pts)
Jeff: Penguins 4-3 (2pts)
Kubatski: Penguins 4-2 (2pts)
Kubatski Sr: Penguins 4-3 (2pts)
Marty: Penguins 4-3 (2pts)
McClain: Penguins 4-2 (2pts)
Murray: Penguins 4-3 (2pts)
Paulie: Penguins 4-2 (2pts)
Princess G: Penguins 4-2 (2pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Penguins 4-3 (2pts)
Ryan G: Penguins 4-3 (2pts)
Scott: Penguins 4-2 (2pts)
Wade: NONE (-1pt)
Wild Bill: Penguins 4-2
(2pts)

Western Conference Finals

(2) Detroit Red Wings vs. (4) Chicago Blackhawks

Actual Result:
Predictions:
Carmen: Red Wings 4-3 (2pts)
Jeff: Red Wings 4-2 (2pts)
Kubatski: Red Wings 4-3 (2pts)
Kubatski Sr: Red Wings 4-2 (2pts)
Marty: Red Wings 4-2 (2pts)
McClain: Red Wings 4-2 (2pts)
Murray: Red Wings 4-2 (2pts)
Paulie: Red Wings 4-3 (2pts)
Princess G: Red Wings 4-3 (2pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Red Wings 4-3 (2pts)
Ryan G: Red Wings 4-2 (2pts)
Scott: Red Wings 4-2 (2pts)
Wade: NONE
Wild Bill: Red Wings 4-2
(2pts)

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

NHL Playoffs (2nd Round)

The second round matchups are official. The games start soon. The first series starts this Thursday (tomorrow as I post this) at 9:00 so that will be the deadline.

Again, tell me who will win the series (2 points) and in how many games (2 bonus points).

Eastern Conference

(1) Boston Bruins vs. (6) Carolina Hurricanes

Actual Result
Predictions:
Carmen: Hurricanes 4-3 (4pts)
Jeff: Bruins 4-2 (0pts)
Kubatski: Bruins 4-3 (0pts)
Kubatski Sr: Bruins 4-2 (0pts)
Marty: Bruins 4-2 (0pts)
McClain: Bruins 4-2 (0pts)
Murray: Bruins 4-2 (0pts)
Paulie: Bruins 4-2 (0pts)
Princess G: Bruins 4-1 (0pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Bruins 4-2 (0pts)
Ryan G: Bruins 4-2 (0pts)
Scott: Bruins 4-2 (0pts)
Wade: NONE (-1pt)
Wild Bill: Bruins 4-1
(0pts)

(2) Washington Capitals vs. (4) Pittsburgh Penguins

Actual Result: Penguins 4-3
Predictions:
Carmen: Penguins 4-2 (2pts)
Jeff: Penguins 4-3 (4pts)
Kubatski: Capitals 4-3 (0pts)
Kubatski Sr: Capitals 4-3 (0pts)
Marty: Capitals 4-3 (0pts)
McClain: Penguins 4-3 (4pts)
Murray: Penguins 4-2 (2pts)
Paulie: Penguins 4-3 (4pts)
Princess G: Penguins 4-3 (4pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Capitals 4-2 (0pts)
Ryan G: Penguins 4-3 (4pts)
Scott: Penguins 4-3 (4pts)
Wade: NONE
Wild Bill: Penguins 4-3
(4pts)

Western Conference

(2) Detroit Red Wings vs. (8) Anaheim Ducks

Actual Result: Red Wings 4-3
Predictions:
Carmen: Red Wings 4-1 (2pts)
Jeff: Red Wings 4-1 (2pts)
Kubatski: Red Wings 4-2 (2pts)
Kubatski Sr: Red Wings 4-2 (2pts)
Marty: Red Wings 4-2 (2pts)
McClain: Red Wings 4-1 (2pts)
Murray: Red Wings 4-2 (2pts)
Paulie: Red Wings 4-2 (2pts)
Princess G: Red Wings 4-1 (2pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Red Wings 4-2 (2pts)
Ryan G: Red Wings 4-2 (2pts)
Scott: Red Wings 4-2 (2pts)
Wade: NONE
Wild Bill: Red Wings 4-2
(2pts)

(3) Vancouver Canucks vs. (4) Chicago Blackhawks

Actual Result: Blackhawks 4-2
Predictions:
Carmen: Blackhawks 4-2 (4pts)
Jeff: Blackhawks 4-2 (4pts)
Kubatski: Canucks 4-3 (0pts)
Kubatski Sr: Canucks 4-2 (0pts)
Marty: Canucks 4-2 (0pts)
McClain: Blackhawks 4-2 (4pts)
Murray: Blackhawks 4-3 (2pts)
Paulie: Blackhawks 4-3 (2pts)
Princess G: Canucks 4-3 (0pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Canucks 4-2 (0pts)
Ryan G: Blackhawks 4-3 (2pts)
Scott: Canucks 4-1 (0pts)
Wade: NONE
Wild Bill: Blackhawks 4-3
(2pts)

Sunday, April 12, 2009

NHL Playoffs (1st Round)

All right. The turnaround on these games is really quick, and I'm assuming that several of you will have to do some research but here it is anyway. The NHL playoffs start this week. The pairings are official as of tonight. Here is what I want from each of you. Tell me who will win each of the eight first round series AND the series outcome. (Example answer: Sharks over Ducks 4 games to 2 games). I also want to know who will win the Eastern Conference, who will win the Western Conference, who will win the Stanley Cup, and finally who will win the Conn Smythe Trophy (Playoff MVP).

Deadline - Several of these series start on Wednesday Night (April 15th)

Eastern Conference Series: 2 points per series + 2 points for correct series score

(1) Boston Bruins vs. (8) Montreal Canadians

Actual Result: Bruins 4-0
Predictions:
Carmen: Bruins 4-1 (2pts)
Jeff: NONE (-1pt)
Kubatski: Bruins 4-2 (2pts)
Kubatski Sr: Bruins 4-1 (2pts)
Marty: Bruins 4-1 (2pts)
McClain: Bruins 4-1 (2pts)
Murray: Bruins 4-1 (2pts)
Paulie: Bruins 4-1 (2pts)
Princess G: Bruins 4-1 (2pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Bruins 4-2 (2pts)
Ryan G: Bruins 4-2 (2pts)
Scott: Bruins 4-1 (2pts)
Wade: Bruins 4-1 (2pts)
Wild Bill: Bruins 4-0
(4pts)

(2) Washington Capitals vs. (7) New York Rangers

Actual Result: Capitals 4-3
Predictions:
Carmen: Capitals 4-2 (2pts)
Jeff: NONE
Kubatski: Capitals 4-2 (2pts)
Kubatski Sr: Capitals 4-2 (2pts)
Marty: Capitals 4-2 (2pts)
McClain: Capitals 4-2 (2pts)
Murray: Capitals 4-1 (2pts)
Paulie: Capitals 4-2 (2pts)
Princess G: Capitals 4-2 (2pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Capitals 4-1 (2pts)
Ryan G: Capitals 4-2 (2pts)
Scott: Capitals 4-2 (2pts)
Wade: Capitals 4-3 (4pts)
Wild Bill: Capitals 4-2
(2pts)

(3) New Jersey Devils vs. (6) Carolina Hurricanes

Actual Result: Hurricanes 4-3
Predictions:
Carmen: Hurricanes 4-2 (2pts)
Jeff: NONE
Kubatski: Devils 4-3 (0pts)
Kubatski Sr: Hurricanes 4-2 (2pts)
Marty: Devils 4-3 (0pts)
McClain: Devils 4-2 (0pts)
Murray: Hurricanes 4-2 (2pts)
Paulie: Hurricanes 4-3 (4pts)
Princess G: Devils 4-1 (0pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Hurricanes 4-3 (4pts)
Ryan G: Devils 4-3 (0pts)
Scott: Devils 4-1 (0pts)
Wade: Hurricanes 4-3 (4pts)
Wild Bill: Devils 4-2
(0pts)

(4) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (5) Philadelphia Flyers

Actual Result: Penguins 4-2
Predictions:
Carmen: Penguins 4-2 (4pts)
Jeff: NONE
Kubatski: Penguins 4-2 (4pts)
Kubatski Sr: Penguins 4-3 (2pts)
Marty: Penguins 4-2 (4pts)
McClain: Penguins 4-1 (2pts)
Murray: Penguins 4-2 (4pts)
Paulie: Penguins 4-3 (2pts)
Princess G: Flyers 4-3 (0pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Penguins 4-2 (4pts)
Ryan G: Flyers 4-3 (0pts)
Scott: Flyers 4-2 (0pts)
Wade: Penguins 4-3 (2pts)
Wild Bill: Penguins 4-1
(2pts)

Western Conference Series: 2 points per series + 2 points for correct series score

(1) San Jose Sharks vs. (8) Anaheim Ducks

Actual Result: Ducks 4-2
Predictions:
Carmen: Sharks 4-2 (0pts)
Jeff: NONE
Kubatski: Sharks 4-2 (0pts)
Kubatski Sr: Sharks 4-3 (0pts)
Marty: Ducks 4-3 (2pts)
McClain: Sharks 4-0 (0pts)
Murray: Sharks 4-2 (0pts)
Paulie: Sharks 4-2 (0pts)
Princess G: Sharks 4-1 (0pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Sharks 4-1 (0pts)
Ryan G: Sharks 4-0 (0pts)
Scott: Sharks 4-2 (0pts)
Wade: Sharks 4-2 (0pts)
Wild Bill: Sharks 4-1
(0pts)

(2) Detroit Red Wings vs. (7) Columbus Blue Jackets

Actual Result: Red Wings 4-0
Predictions:
Carmen: Red Wings 4-1 (2pts)
Jeff: NONE
Kubatski: Red Wings 4-1 (2pts)
Kubatski Sr: Red Wings 4-2 (2pts)
Marty: Red Wings 4-1 (2pts)
McClain: Red Wings 4-1 (2pts)
Murray: Red Wings 4-2 (2pts)
Paulie: Red Wings 4-1 (2pts)
Princess G: Red Wings 4-2 (2pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Red Wings 4-2 (2pts)
Ryan G: Red Wings 4-2 (2pts)
Scott: Red Wings 4-2 (2pts)
Wade: Red Wings 4-3 (2pts)
Wild Bill: Red Wings 4-0
(4pts)

(3) Vancouver Canucks vs. (6) Saint Louis Blues

Actual Result: Canucks 4-0
Predictions:
Carmen: Canucks 4-3 (2pts)
Jeff: NONE
Kubatski: Blues 4-3 (0pts)
Kubatski Sr: Canucks 4-2 (2pts)
Marty: Canucks 4-2 (2pts)
McClain: Blues 4-3 (0pts)
Murray: Blues 4-3 (0pts)
Paulie: Canucks 4-2 (2pts)
Princess G: Canucks 4-2 (2pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Canucks 4-2 (2pts)
Ryan G: Canucks 4-1 (2pts)
Scott: Canucks 4-3 (2pts)
Wade: Canucks 4-3 (2pts)
Wild Bill: Blues 4-3
(0pts)

(4) Chicago Blackhawks vs. (5) Calgary Flames

Actual Result: Blackhawks 4-2
Predictions:
Carmen: Blackhawks 4-3 (2pts)
Jeff: NONE
Kubatski: Blackhawks 4-2 (4pts)
Kubatski Sr: Blackhawks 4-2 (4pts)
Marty: Flames 4-2 (0pts)
McClain: Blackhawks 4-3 (2pts)
Murray: Blackhawks 4-1 (2pts)
Paulie: Blackhawks 4-2 (4pts)
Princess G: Flames 4-3 (0pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Blackhawks 4-2 (4pts)
Ryan G: Blackhawks 4-3 (2pts)
Scott: Blackhawks 4-2 (4pts)
Wade: Flames 4-2 (0pts)
Wild Bill: Flames 4-3
(0pts)

Eastern Conference Champion: 5 points

Actual Champion: Penguins
Predictions:
Carmen: Penguins (5pts)
Jeff: NONE
Kubatski: Capitals (0pts)
Kubatski Sr: Capitals (0pts)
Marty: Capitals (0pts)
McClain: Devils (0pts)
Murray: Capitals (0pts)
Paulie: Bruins (0pts)
Princess G: Bruins (0pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Capitals (0pts)
Ryan G: Capitals (0pts)
Scott: Bruins (0pts)
Wade: Bruins (0pts)
Wild Bill: Penguins
(5pts)

Western Conference Champion: 5 points

Actual Champion: Red Wings
Predictions:
Carmen: Red Wings (5pts)
Jeff: NONE
Kubatski: Red Wings (5pts)
Kubatski Sr: Red Wings (5pts)
Marty: Red Wings (5pts)
McClain: Red Wings (5pts)
Murray: Red Wings (5pts)
Paulie: Red Wings (5pts)
Princess G: Sharks (0pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Sharks (0pts)
Ryan G: Red Wings (5pts)
Scott: Red Wings (5pts)
Wade: Red Wings (5pts)
Wild Bill: Red Wings
(5pts)

Stanley Cup Champion: 10 points

Actual Champion: Penguins
Predictions:
Carmen: Penguins (10pts)
Jeff: NONE
Kubatski: Red Wings (0pts)
Kubatski Sr: Red Wings (0pts)
Marty: Red Wings (0pts)
McClain: Devils (0pts)
Murray: Red Wings (0pts)
Paulie: Bruins (0pts)
Princess G: Bruins (0pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Sharks (0pts)
Ryan G: Red Wings (0pts)
Scott: Red Wings (0pts)
Wade: Bruins (0pts)
Wild Bill: Red Wings
(0pts)

Conn Smythe Winner: 5 points

Actual Champion: Evgeni Malkin
Predictions:
Carmen: Evgeni Malkin (5pts)
Jeff: NONE
Kubatski: Henrik Zetterberg (0pts)
Kubatski Sr: Pavel Datsyuk (0pts)
Marty: Pavel Datsyuk (0pts)
McClain: Martin Brodeur (0pts)
Murray: Pavel Datsyuk (0pts)
Paulie: Tim Thomas (0pts)
Princess G: Joe Thornton (0pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Evgeni Nabokov (0pts)
Ryan G: Chris Osgood (0pts)
Scott: Marian Hossa (0pts)
Wade: Sidney Crosby (0pts)
Wild Bill: Alex Ovechkin
(0pts)